MUFFLE FURNACE
MUFFLE FURNACE
A muffle furnace is a high-temperature laboratory instrument used for ashing, heat treatment, material testing, and sample preparation in various scientific and industrial applications. It operates by heating samples in a closed, insulated chamber, ensuring uniform temperature distribution and preventing direct contact with the heating elements. Muffle furnaces are commonly used in chemical analysis, ceramics, metallurgy, environmental testing, and research laboratories for processes such as gravimetric analysis, loss on ignition, and thermal decomposition.
These furnaces are typically constructed with high-quality insulation materials to maintain stable temperatures while minimizing heat loss. They are equipped with precise temperature controllers, digital displays, and safety features to ensure accurate operation and user protection. Muffle furnaces can reach temperatures ranging from a few hundred to over 1200 °C, depending on the model, making them suitable for a wide range of high-temperature applications. Their durable design, reliability, and ability to provide clean, consistent heating make them indispensable tools in both laboratory and industrial environments.
SPECIFICATION:
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Chamber size for sample insertion |
650 mm x 650 mm x 300 mm (or larger) |
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Maximum temperature |
12000C |
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Working temperature |
Between 1050 – 1100 0 C |
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Heating rate |
5 – 20 degree/min |
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Sample nature |
Solid (flammable and non-flammable) |
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Temperature controller |
PID or Adaptive based |
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Input power and phase |
220 – 240 v AC, single phase |
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Furnace atmosphere |
Air |
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Accessories |
Safety locks, emergency door opening, Autocut, Temperature display |
